Pedestrian traffic through the Narva-1 checkpoint in Russia has been temporarily halted.
Heyy there! You've gotta know that the foot-traffic part of the Narva-1 checkpoint will be shut down from April 30 to May 2 this year. Estonia's decided to shut its doors to Russia due to the Police and Border Guard Departments' drills, as per TASS, quoting the FSB of Russia in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region.
From May 3 onwards, the pedestrian checkpoint will carry on as normal, so buckle up and pay attention to the deets, mate. It's crucial when you're planning your trip.
"You best take heed: the footie part of the Narva-1 checkpoint is temporarily out of action from April 30 to May 2, 2025. Keep this info in mind when sorting out travel plans and opt for some alternative routes," the message goes.
In some unrelated news, the contested Russian tanker Kiwala, who was locked up in Estonia, is finally a free man. He can hit the road and head back to Russia real soon.
Now, if you're in need of some alternative routes during the Narva-1 checkpoint's downtime, here are a few border crossings between Estonia and Russia that might save your day:
Estonia-Russia Border Crossings
- Narva BCP No. 21 – Hang a left on Kose street, Narva.
- Koidula BCP – Works for both roads and rails.
- Saatse BCP1 – Head down on the Saatse–Petseri road.
- Karisilla–Petseri (Pechory) road BCP – Another option for sneaking across the border.
For accurate and up-to-the-minute info on pedestrian routes or workarounds during this shutdown, drop a line to the Estonian Border Guard or your local authority. Stay savvy, travelers!
"It's advised to reconsider your travel plans for April 30 to May 2, 2025, as the pedestrian section at the Narva-1 checkpoint will be closed. Politically, this decision is due to Estonia's closure to Russia caused by the Police and Border Guard Departments' drills. In general news, you might want to consider alternative routes at border crossings such as Narva BCP No. 21, Koidula BCP, Saatse BCP1, or the Karisilla–Petseri (Pechory) road BCP during this period to avoid any inconvenience."
